RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust Announces September 2008 Distribution

RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust announced a distribution of 11.5 cents per unit for the month of September. The distribution will be payable on October 7, 2008 to unitholders of record as at September 30, 2008. As announced on September 3, 2008, this distribution reflects an increase from previous months’ distributions of 11.25 cents per unit. RioCan is Canada’s largest real estate investment trust with a total capitalization of approximately... 

Serious Materials Introduces ThermaRock(TM) Energy-Saving Drywall

Serious Materials announced its new line of ThermaRock energy-saving drywall. ThermaRock XI (eXtreme Insulation), reduces energy costs up to 30%, with potential savings of $1,700 per panel over the life of the product. ThermaRock XI provides an insulation R-value of up to R4.1, compared to an R value of 0.5 for typical gypsum drywall. This dramatically higher R-value substantially reduces heat transfer through un-insulated or insulated exterior walls,... 

RCRS Announces Positive Trend in Closings of Downtown Miami Buildings

The latest figures from Related Cervera Realty Services (RCRS) show that its projects in Downtown Miami (50 Biscayne, Loft 2, The Plaza on Brickell and 500 Brickell) have been steadily and consistently closing since the beginning of the year. Seventy-three percent of 50 Biscayne’s 528 units have closed for a total of 388 units. Loft 2 has closed on 448 of its 496 units (90.3% of units closed). The Plaza on Brickell has completed the closing... 

San Bernardino County Expands Green County SB Benefits for Citizens with Electronic Plan Submission and Review

Avolve Software, developers of ProjectDox® communication and collaboration software, announced today that San Bernardino County, CA will deploy Avolve’s ProjectDox as part of a cross-departmental initiative that continues the Green County San Bernardino campaign that was adopted in August 2007 by the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors under Chairman Paul Biane. Avolve Software Corporation’s ProjectDox ePlan solution enables jurisdictions... 

St. Regis Makes the Next Stop on Its Global Expedition with the Opening of the St. Regis Bali Resort

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announces the opening of The St. Regis Bali Resort, located in Nusa Dua, an elite beach enclave on the Southern tip of Bali. Offering an unrivaled dimension of luxury, bespoke service and refined elegance at one of the best addresses in the world, The St. Regis Bali Resort features 79 luxurious, oversized suites, 42 private villas and two exclusive Residences, as well as world-class restaurants and bars,... 

Binswanger Named Exclusive Agent for the Marketing of the Former Goodys Distribution Center in Russellville, Arkansas

Binswanger has been named exclusive agent by Reit Management & Research, LLC for the marketing of a 238,500 sq. ft. building on 30 acres at 400 Goody’s Lane in Russellville, Arkansas. This exceptional, fully air-conditioned facility features 6″ reinforced concrete floors; precast concrete tilt wall panels; ceiling heights to 28′; columns spaced 50′ x 40′; all utilities; 100% wet sprinkler system; 19,155 sq. ft. of... 

Network Communications Inc. Names Marcia Bollinger President of Apartment Finder

On the heels of accelerated growth of one of its anchor brands, Network Communications Inc. (NCI) today announced the promotion of Marcia Bollinger to the new position of president of Apartment Finder, the leading source of critical information for apartment seekers in the multi-family industry. Bollinger has served as Apartment Finder’s senior vice president since 2003, when she joined the company. A world-class leader in the industry, Bollinger... 

VERSAR, INC. Joins U.S. Green Building Council

Versar, Inc. announced today that it has become a member of the U.S. Green Building Council , www.usgbc.org, the leader in green building and development. USGBC’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) provides the design and performance standards for implementing energy conservation, global climate change, and occupant health. Versar has also established its Energy and Climate unit in Germantown, Maryland to focus on the expansion... 

New College of Trades an Important First Step: Building Trades Support Armstrong Report Recommendations

The Provincial Building and Construction Trades Council of Ontario today announced its support in principle for the establishment of the College of Trades to oversee the apprenticeship and training agenda in Ontario. “Today’s announcement marks the start of a new era for the skilled trades in Ontario,” said Patrick Dillon, business manager and secretary-treasurer of the Council. “The College of Trades will allow industry experts... 

HOK and Biomimicry Guild Form Alliance to Integrate Natures Innovations in the Design of Buildings, Communities and Cities Worldwide

HOK and the Biomimicry Guild have forged a first-of-its-kind alliance linking the natural and built environment. This exclusive relationship between one of the world’s largest architectural design firms and the only bio-inspired innovation company will integrate nature’s innovations in the planning and design of buildings, communities and cities worldwide. Established by biologists Janine Benyus and Dr. Dayna Baumeister in 1998, Biomimicry...